Community Engagement

Through PPG's global giving and the PPG Foundation, our employees protect and beautify the communities where we live and work.

PPG and the PPG Foundation invest in building the next generation of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) leaders, deliver community transformations through our Colorful Communities program and activate the talent of our employees. From helping students thrive to aiding our neighbors in times of need, our community engagement activities support our company’s purpose: We protect and beautify the world.

In 2025, PPG global giving and the PPG Foundation donated a total of $18.1 million. We met many of our philanthropic commitments ahead of schedule, helping our partners deliver real impact in the communities where we live and work.

In addition to philanthropic donations, PPG volunteers contributed more than 29,000 hours of their time in 2025. We partnered with more than 400 community organizations across nearly 30 countries to ensure our funding and volunteer hours were put to the best possible use in communities where we live and work. These programs reflect our focus on inspiring future leaders and ensuring the future workforce has the skills and knowledge to succeed.

Our community engagement programs are organized by three pillars:

• Education
• Community sustainability
• Employee engagement

Community sustainability

As part of our community sustainability efforts, PPG supports disaster relief in communities impacted by natural disasters and humanitarian crises along with essential needs in areas where PPG operates. In 2025, PPG and the PPG Foundation provided around $3.7MM to local government agencies and non-governmental organizations through a combination of direct grants, collective employee giving and product donations to accelerate recovery and rebuilding efforts and support community needs. Activities over the year included supporting recovery efforts for the wildfires in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Community engagement around the world

PPG and the PPG Foundation aim to bring color and brightness to communities around the world. We supported hundreds of organizations across nearly 30 countries in 2025. By investing in educational opportunities and transforming community assets, we help grow today's skilled workforce and develop tomorrow's innovators. A few examples of our work in 2025 include:

• Occitanie, France: PPG partnered with Planète Sciences Occitanie to deliver a year-long program of science and technology workshops for more than 1,300 students across the region near PPG's Aerospace site in Toulouse. The initiative was designed to spark curiosity, promote scientific culture and encourage vocations in science and technology.
• Puebla, Mexico: PPG partnered with Volkswagen MX to revitalize Technical Secondary School No. 45 in Santa María Coronango, Puebla, Mexico. With the support of 70 volunteers from both PPG and Volkswagen, we cleaned and painted classrooms, the cafeteria, and common areas that serve more than 900 students. The volunteers used COMEX VINIMEX™ CLÁSICA and PRO 1000 PLUS paints by PPG, with colors selected by the school to preserve its identity. The project not only refreshed the physical space but also strengthened students’ sense of belonging and confidence, reflecting how collaboration between industry and community can create lasting impact.
• China: The PPG Architectural Coatings China team sponsored the 16th National Petroleum and Chemical Industry Vocational Skills Competition, also known as the 2025 PPG MASTER’S MARK™ Cup National Art Coatings Finishing Competition. Since its inception, the PPG Master’s Mark Cup has become an important platform for enabling the professional workforce in China’s coatings industry.
• Australia: Over four days, more than 70 PPG volunteers rolled up their sleeves to brighten the Very Special Kids headquarters in Victoria, Australia, with TAUBMANS™ paint by PPG. From entryways to kitchens, we added fresh color to the spaces where 700 families find care, comfort and support.
• Atlanta, Georgia: PPG employees joined rising automotive refinish talent in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta. This year, PPG proudly sponsored the Color Tinting portion of the competition, underscoring our commitment to advancing automotive refinishing education and innovation. This annual competition is one of many held around the world by WorldSkills, and brings together the brightest young talents from across the nation to showcase their skills and dedication in various technical disciplines.
• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: PPG employee volunteers completed a transformative makeover at Propel Hazelwood charter school as part of the company’s 10-year celebration of the Colorful Communities program. Volunteers helped refresh the entryway and cafeteria and installed a new logo and obstacle course on the school’s basketball course using PPG traffic solutions products. Held near the company’s global headquarters, the event marked PPG’s return to the first of nearly 600 project sites.
• Sumaré, Brazil: A Colorful Communities project helped prepare a 400-meter (1,312 foot) wall to be transformed into art as part of the “As Cores e a Cidade” (Colors and the City) art festival. The festival brought together 30 urban artists, live music, food and free activities for residents.
• Herning, Denmark: PPG proudly celebrated future talent in the paint industry and our role as a sponsor of EuroSkills Herning 2025, Europe’s largest vocational education and skills competition. In addition to the competition floor, PPG contributed to the Try-a-Skill area, where students and visitors experienced a hands-on mural and painting techniques.

Education

For more detailed information about our ongoing approach to community engagement, see the bottom of this web page.

Learn more about PPG's community engagement activities and read the most recent updates at PPG.com

2025 data highlights

Giving by priority area

Community investments

Our approach to community engagement